Queen Elizabeth II: UFC fans boo tribute to late monarch at UFC 279

Queen Elizabeth the second passed away earlier this week at the age of 96, sending the United Kingdom into a state of mourning after 70 years as monarch.

Her family travelled to Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday afternoon, to all be there for one another and for those there early enough to be at her bedside as she took her last breath.

Across the UK, football decided that all fixtures at all levels were to be suspended immediately in honour of the Queen, with other sports taking a different route.

Sports such as cricket and golf decided to continue play in line with Official Mourning Guidance and after lengthy consultations with DCMS. However, all sport will be cancelled on the day of her funeral, September 19 as it has been declared a bank holiday.

As is the nature of a monarchy, Charles has already been thrust in front of the world media just hours after the passing of his mother.

Across the globe, sporting events have understandably continued, with tributes being paid to the Queen. Whether it be at the Italian Grand Prix where a minutes silence was observed with most cars having some form of recognition on their liveries, or at the cricket where England’s deciding Test with South Africa saw a tribute followed by the first rendition of ‘God Save The King’ at a televised sporting event.

Regardless of opinions on whether or not a country needs a ruling monarch alongside the democratic leaders, some respect has to be shown, not only was the Queen working up until the final days of her life, but she is still a beloved family member.

Some form of human decency needs to be shown, to be respectful to someone who has died. It’s not a case of loving the monarchy or being anti-monarchist, it’s about being a human.

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